Major city · Azerbaijan
QazakhQazax
Half a day to one night: see Goyazan Mountain and the border lakes, then move on to Ganja or Sheki. Not a base.
Qazakh is a small city in western Azerbaijan, 10 km from the Armenia border. It has a few natural sights — Goyazan Mountain, Didevan Lake, a hot spring hamam — but no major museums or nightlife. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Ganja and Georgia, or as a day trip from Ganja.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AZN
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- GNJ
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Apply for the e-visa only on the official portal (ASAN Visa)Azerbaijan's land border with Armenia is closed to ordina…
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Azerbaijan ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official portal (ASAN Visa); lookalike sites charge extra.
- Azerbaijan ↗Azerbaijan's land border with Armenia is closed to ordinary travellers, and several governments advise against travel near it and in the former conflict areas because of mines and military zones. Read your own government's current advice before you book anything outside Baku and Absheron.
- Azerbaijan ↗Do not photograph military sites, government buildings or oil and gas installations; drones need a permit.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Qazakh102 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qazakh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Azerbaijani manat (AZN, ₼): cards work in Baku shops, hotels and restaurants; carry manat for markets, taxis and small cafés.Azerbaijan-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckAzercell, Bakcell and Nar sell SIMs with a passport; phones used over a set period may need IMEI registration (check).Azerbaijan-wide
- Tap waterBottled or filtered only.Azerbaijan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if not included.Azerbaijan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Azerbaijan-wide
- SafetyQazakh is safe for day use.
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- RestroomsMalls, cafés; basic in regions.Azerbaijan-wide
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire · 103 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close one weekday (often Monday); national holidays close offices.Azerbaijan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGNJ Ganja International Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus; check connections).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the centre; taxis or hired car for Goyazan Mountain and the lakes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLunch (kebab, salad, bread)₼8–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within Qazakh₼3–5
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personAZN 15
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomAZN 70
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomAZN 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AZN 30 · Mid AZN 60 · High AZN 120
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GNJ Ganja International Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus; check connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Aug (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qazakh: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the centre; taxis or hired car for Goyazan Mountain and the lakes. No public transport to the sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Second city with Nizami Mausoleum and bottle house.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via Ganja, about 1.5 h
Lake and national park; a full day.
Gedabay
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi, about 1 h
Copper mine and mountain scenery; check road conditions.
Door to door: About 3 h
Bus or taxi via Ganja, about 2.5 h
Khan's Palace and caravanserai; sleep one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
A few small hotels and guesthouses; book ahead in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₼30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₼50–80 excl. bed
- High
- ₼80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × AZN 70 | AZN 70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AZN 60 | AZN 120 |
| Taxi from Ganja airport to Qazakh1 × AZN 50 · check | AZN 50 |
| Local guide for Goyazan Mountain1 × AZN 30 · check | AZN 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AZN 27 |
| Trip total≈ AZN 149 per person per day, bed included | AZN 297 |
2026 estimate in Azerbaijani manat; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea in a çayxana | ₼1–2 |
| Lunch (kebab, salad, bread) | ₼8–15 |
| Taxi within Qazakh | ₼3–5 |
| Taxi Qazakh → Ganjacheck | ₼20–30 |
| Local guide for Goyazancheck | ₼25–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Stay away from the Armenia border fence: do not cross or photograph military posts.
- Didevan Lake is safe by day but avoid evenings near Abbasbeyli Lake.
- Goyazan Mountain: climb with a local guide, not alone.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
- Single emergency number
- 112
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QazakhQazax
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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Məni bu ünvana aparın, zəhmət olmasaTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
- Single emergency number112
Embassy
No embassy in Qazakh. The nearest is in Baku. For emergencies, contact your embassy in Baku.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Ganja airport → Qazakh: about ₼50, about 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi Qazakh → Ganja: about ₼25, about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Salam — Hello (sah-LAHM)
- Sağ ol — Thank you (SAH ohl)
- Neçəyə? — How much? (neh-CHAY-ya)
- Yaxşı — Good (YAHKH-shuh)
- …haradadır? — Where is…? (…hah-rah-DAH-dur)
Most locals speak Azerbaijani; some Russian. English is rare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qazakh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Goyazan Mountain, Didevan Lake, Ashagi Salahli hamam.
- Eat pages with last orders and vegetarian options.
- Verified taxi fares from Qazakh to Ganja and to the border lakes.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Ganja airport and the bus station.
Sources
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